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December 2016: Media
WBBM-News Radioâs Josh Liss grew up in Skokie, and there was one voice that had a real impact on his career direction, though it didnât manifest itself for a few years. âHarry Caray was the big reason I wanted to do sports broadcasting,â he says. âI didnât have a dad to take me to […]
Media: November 2016
Patti Haze remains one of the iconic radio voices from the rock and roll era in Chicago. Her sexy alto voice and friendly demeanor graced the airwaves of every major rock station in Chicago (save WXRT). She was on WLUP (twice), WMET, WCKG, and CD 94.7. Despite her incredible pedigreeâas arguably the Queen of Chicago […]
Media: October 2016
In 2014, when WGN Radio unveiled their Walk of Fame, two of the inductees were their long-time overnight team â the husband and wife radio duo of Steve King and Johnnie Putman. âThat was one of those pinch-me moments,â King says now. âTo be mentioned in the same breath as Wally Phillips and Bob Collins […]
Media: June 2016
WGN-TV sports anchor Rich King is signing off for the final time on June 15th after a 40-plus year career in Chicago media. Rick Kaempfer talks to him about his days covering Michael Jordan and Walter Payton, and sharing the booth with Harry Caray…
Media: December 2015
As the year comes to a close, Rick Kaempfer pays tribute to four Chicago media figures we lost that had an incredible impact during their long and storied careers.
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